Kenmore 116.31721 owner manual Cleaner picks up

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Review this chart to find do-it-yourself solutions for minor performance problems. Any service needed, other than those described in this owner's manual, should be performed by a Sears authorized service representative.

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard

IDisconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit, Failure

to do so could result in electrical shock or personal injury.

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Cleaner won'trun.

1.

Unplugged at wall outlet.

 

I.

Plug in firmly, push on/off switch to on

 

2.

Tripped

circuit breaker/blown

fuse

2.

Reset circuit breaker or replace fuse,

 

 

at household

service

panel

 

 

 

 

3.

On/off

 

switch

not

turned

on.

3.

Push onibff switch to on.

 

4.

Thermal

protector

tripped.

 

4.

Reset thermalprotector,(page 11)

Poor job of dirt pick-up.

1.

Ful! or clogged

dust

bin

 

 

1.

CIean dust bin, (pages 13, 14),

 

2.

Wrong

pile height

setting,

 

2o

Adjust setting, (page 7)

 

3.

Worn

agitator

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Replace agitator, (page 20).

 

4.

Clogged

nozzle

or

dust

bin

port

4.

Check CLOG REMOVAL, (page !8)

 

5.

Clogged

hose,

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Check for clogs, (page 18)

 

6_

Hole

in hose

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,,

Replace hose

 

7.

Broken/misplaced

 

belt

 

 

7,,

Replace/fix belt, (pages 16, 17)

 

8,

Hose

not inserted

fully

 

 

8,

Insert hose fully, (page 6).

 

9.

Motor

proteclion

system

activated

9.

Check for clogs, (page 18),

 

!Oo

Dirty

filters

 

 

 

 

 

 

t0,

Clean/change filters, (page I5)

 

11_

Sliders

not rotating,

 

 

 

t!.

Remove obstructions, (page 15).,

Cleaner picks up

1,

Wrong

pile height

setting

 

 

1.

Adjust setting, (page 7)

moveable rugs or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pushes too hard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Light won'twork.

1,

Burned

out light bulb,

Agitator does not turn.

1,,

Broken

belt

 

2.

Bare

floor selector in bare

 

 

floor

setting

 

3,

Belt

installed incorrectly.

Performance indicator,

I, Full or cloggeddust bin.

some models, is red.

2.

Dirty filters.,

 

3o

Clogged airflow passage

 

4.

Certain attachment tools

Alr flow restricted

1o

Attachment use restrictsair flow

with attachment use.

2o

New carpet fuzz clogged air path

Sound changes.

 

 

 

 

t.Change light bulb, (page 19).

Replace belt, (pages 16, 17)

2.Move selector to the carpet setting, (page 7)

3.Check BELT CHANGING AND AGITATORCLEANING, (pages 16, 17)

In Clean dust bin, (pages 13, t4),

2.Clean/change filters, (page I5)

3.Clear clogfrom airflow passage, (page 18).

4_ This is normal, Light should go off when tool is removed,

1.Check ATTACHMENTS, (page 8)

2.Check CLOG REMOVAL and clean hose, (page t8).

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Contents Part No. CO1ZBJBODUOO-8191917 Vacuum CleanerRequesting Assistance Or Service Limited ONE Year Warranty on Kenmore Vacuum CleanerOperating Care when Do notCanada Attachments2O-40600 Belt 20-5275 20-40096Handle Assembly Attachment Assembly Cord AssemblySuggested Pile Height Settings To select a pile height settingSome Models Models with two 2 positionsHandle Release Pedal To Store Attachments To USE AttachmentsExtension Hose Some ModelsBetween Furniture Cushions* Drapes To correct Problem Performance IndicatorMotor Protection StairsStore Cleaner To Remove Dust BIN To Clean PRE-FILTERTo Empty Dust BIN Every time dust bin is removed, rotate Dust bin at leastCheck secondary filter frequently and clean when dirty Do not wash in the dishwasher Do not install dampTo Replace Dust BIN Exhaust Filter Primary FilterGrasp filter handle and lift out TridgeTo Remove Nozzle Cover To Remove BELT/CLEAN AgitatorHeavy To Replace BeltModerate LightInlet ChangingRounding plastic parts CAuTI0Agitator Cleaning Belt Changing and Agitator CleaningTo Replace Agitator To Check AgitatorCleaner picks up Www,sears,corn